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Local & Flintshire News for 10 December 2009

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Deeside AM Carl Sargeant lands top job in new Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones’ cabinet Dec 10 2009

NEW First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones has announced his new Cabinet today (Thursday), within hours of being sworn in to his new role.Read

RSPCA and North Wales Police appeal for information after cat is battered to death in Talacre, Flintshire Dec 10 2009

A FAMILY who had six cats poisoned earlier this year have had to face more heartache after another was found battered to death.Read

North Wales Police and ambulance crews called to a three-vehicle crash in Holywell Dec 10 2009

A MAN has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision near Holywell this morning (Thursday).Read

Connah’s Quay mum beats leukaemia thanks to revolutionary drug trial Dec 10 2009

A MOTHER who beat leukaemia after the help of a pioneering drug programme has been given the all clear.Read

Ewloe Castle has sold to farmer at auction Dec 10 2009

THE ruins of historic Ewloe Castle have been sold at auction.Read

Pub car park murder charge changed to manslaughter Dec 10 2009

A MURDER charge against a man accused of killing a dad-of-three in a pub car park has been dropped.Read

Fury over planning applications for use of green land in Broughton, Deeside Dec 10 2009

ANGRY Broughton residents are fuming over what they see as the ‘underhand’ action of nearby land owners.Read

Rural businesses in Flintshire could benefit from Welsh Assembly-funded IT project Dec 10 2009

A £7M scheme to help employees and owners of small businesses across rural areas of Wales with IT training has been announced.Read

Youth Eisteddfod could come to Flint Dec 10 2009

FLINT has had reassurance that the organisers of the youth Eisteddfod are keen to visit the town soon.Read

Tortured dog found dumped in Greenfield, near Holywell Dec 10 2009

CRUEL tormentors stubbed out cigarettes on a dog they’d starved before leaving it for dead at the side of a road.Read

Flint Town Council wants bollard removed Dec 10 2009

A BOLLARD which is stopping buses getting to Flint train station should be removed, according to the town council.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service free puppy stuck in a gate in Connah’s Quay Dec 10 2009

AN INQUISITIVE pup who popped her head through steel railings to see who was coming down the street ended up getting stuck for two hours.Read

Eleanor Burnham, AM for North Wales says she welcomes extra funding for North Wales Neo Natal services Dec 10 2009

ELEANOR Burnham, Welsh Lib Dem AM for North Wales says she welcomes news that treatment for sick and premature babies in Wales will receive a £2m funding boost.Read

Pair caged for attacking man on his birthday Dec 10 2009

TWO thugs who robbed a young man as he walked home alone after celebrating his 18th birthday have been sent to prison.Read

Former Coronation Street star Ian Roy Jones appears at Mold Crown Court Dec 10 2009

FORMER Coronation Street star Ian Roy Jones denied assaulting his wife Sandra and a separate charge of dangerous driving.Read

Wrexham woman steps out on Himalayan trek to raise £20,000 for Claire House Hospice Dec 10 2009

ADVENTUROUS fundraisers have raised more than £20,000 for charity.Read

Event on Welsh language strategy to be held at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold Dec 10 2009

FLINTSHIRE people are being invited to play a part in shaping a new Welsh language strategy.Read

The Citizen’s Advice Bureaux will run a six months pilot scheme in Buckley, Flintshire Dec 10 2009

BUCKLEY residents will have access to free citizens advice in the new year.Read

Deeside MP Mark Tami backs World Aids Day HIV awareness campaign Dec 10 2009

ALYN and Deeside MP Mark Tami backed World AIDS Day to raise awareness of the plight of the more than 33 million people around the world living with HIV.Read

Bagillt church holds service for people who don’t enjoy Christmas Dec 10 2009

A CHURCH is holding a Christmas service with a difference – it’s aimed specifically at people who are not looking forward to the festive season.Read

Aston Mead development plan given the g-ahead by Flintshire County Council Dec 10 2009

FLINTSHIRE planning chiefs have given the thumbs-up to Welsh Assembly Government proposals for an affordable housing scheme in Deeside.Read

Troops to face Taliban on Afghan tour Dec 10 2009

SOLDIERS from the region will deploy to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in the next fortnight.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood backs Mold Town Council over business rate fears Dec 10 2009

A NORTH Wales AM raised the concerns of Mold Town Council in an Assembly debate.Read

Safety advice to avoid fire disaster Dec 10 2009

NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been called to three fatal fires in Llandudno, Holywell and Rhyl in the last three weeks.Read

Father Christmases raise thousands of pounds for charity during Santa dash through Mold Dec 10 2009

THERE was a sea of Santas in Mold at the weekend as more than 100 people turned out to take part in an annual charity event.Read

North Wales Police give crime prevention advice to shoppers in Mold Dec 10 2009

SHOPPERS in Mold were given a helping hand to keep their money safe this Christmas.Read

Flintshire County Council worker Chris Wright wins entrepreneur award Dec 10 2009

A COUNTY council employee was commended at an awards ceremony to honour entrepreneurial role models.Read

Tax return reminder for Flintshire residents Dec 10 2009

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Flintshire residents to fill in tax returns on time and online.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue warns about Christmas safety Dec 10 2009

With the festive season upon us Eleanor Barlow met with county safety manager Kevin Roberts as he warned about the potential fire dangers faced in every home this ChristmasRead

Saltney councillor Klaus Armstrong-Braun compares Flintshire County Council chiefs to Christmas villain Ebenezer Scrooge Dec 10 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL councillor has compared Flintshire council bosses to infamous miser Ebenezer Scrooge – because cost-cutting has resulted in a biscuit shortage at County Hall.Read

Flint workers face axe from Flintshire County Council Dec 10 2009

FOUR council workers based in Flint have been told they might not have jobs to come to back to after Christmas.Read

Flintshire councillors sacrifice Christmas meal to make charity donation Dec 10 2009

KIND-HEARTED councillors have passed up the chance of a free festive feed, and insisted on making a donation to charity in return for their Christmas dinner at County Hall.Read

Flint Town Council demands action over road gritting Dec 10 2009

A FLINT councillor has asked for more of the town’s roads to be gritted this winter.Read

Friends of Central Park, Connah’s Quay, hosts successful inaugural Christmas fair Dec 10 2009

A COMMUNITY group is revelling in the success of its inaugural Christmas fair on Sunday.Read

Christmas post reminders for customers at Holywell Post Office Dec 10 2009

CUSTOMERS at Holywell Post Office were greeted with a reminder to send their cards and presents early.Read

Airbus UK celebrates sale of 25 new planes to United Airlines Dec 10 2009

A MULTI billion pound deal has been sealed at Airbus.Read

Deeside ConvaTec apprentices among the best in Wales Dec 10 2009

The EEF awards celebrate enterprise, innovation, environmental performance and skills development among UK manufacturers.Read

Local produce on Virgin Train's first class menu Dec 10 2009

PRODUCERS in Cheshire and North Wales now feature on the Virgin Trains first class menu.Read

Beauty salon Glow opens new branch in Mold, Flintshire Dec 10 2009

NEW Mold beauty salon, Glow is celebrating a successful opening week.Read

Mold opticians Alton Murphy launch campaign to find a Flintshire face of Jimmy Choo Dec 10 2009

FASHIONISITAS turned out in force at Alton Murphy opticians, Mold, to compete for a chance to be the new face of Jimmy Choo.Read

Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch are urging residents to Stay safe this Christmas Dec 10 2009

FLINTSHIRE residents are being urged to keep safe this Christmas by Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch.Read

Holywell hosts TV debate show Dec 10 2009

A WELSH debate show was broadcast live from Holywell Leisure Centre last week.Read

Flintshire pupils star for King’s School Chester in National Schools Equestrian Association’s national final, Bedford Dec 10 2009

TWO Flintshire pupils have been celebrating success in a national equestrian tournament.Read

Saltney man found hanged at work in Chester Dec 10 2009

HORRIFIED staff discovered the body of a veteran BT worker hanging in his office in Chester city centre.Read

Bagillt church holds service for people who don’t enjoy Christmas Dec 10 2009

A CHURCH is holding a Christmas service with a difference – it’s aimed specifically at people who are not looking forward to the festive season.Read

Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant in line for Cabinet role Dec 10 2009

NEW Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones will announce his Cabinet today (Thursday), and Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant has been tipped to land a role.Read

Application to build a takeaway in Buckley turned down Dec 10 2009

A PLANNING application for a third takeaway in Buckley has been turned down by Flintshire County Council.Read

Trevor Ferguson jailed for life at Mold Crown Court for the murder of Connah’s Quay mum Karen McGraw Dec 10 2009

MURDERER Trevor Ferguson was jailed for life after being found guilty of stabbing his ex-partner to death with a fish filleting knife.Read

Mold takeaway has had opening hours application refused by Flintshire County Council Dec 10 2009

AN APPLICATION made by Pizza Max, a takeaway in Wrexham Road, Mold, for extended opening hours to continue over Christmas and New Year has been refused.Read

Climate change vigil to be held in Holywell Dec 10 2009

A CANDLELIT vigil will be held in Holywell to raise awareness of climate change.Read

80-year-old Santa from Holywell to hang up his sack Dec 10 2009

A VETERAN volunteer who has raised thousands of pounds for charity by appearing as Father Christmas is hanging up his sack after 30 years.Read

Children at Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold, start their Christmas celebrations Dec 10 2009

CHILDREN across the county are gearing up for a busy few weeks – as the pantomime and nativity season gets into full swing.Read

Flint councillors fight for HMCS funding to save town’s court Dec 10 2009

FLINT councillors have vowed to fight to renovate the town’s rundown court.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Gwynedd and Ysgol Pen Coch choose Christmas tree Dec 10 2009

YOUNGSTERS from a Flint primary schools got in the festive mood when they went to pick out a Christmas tree.Read

Deeside College students launch name the teddy competition for PAPYRUS Dec 10 2009

STUDENTS studying childcare courses at Deeside College have shown their caring side this week by organising a name the teddy competition in aid of PAPYRUS.Read

Ewloe Penarlag Primary pupils boost Operation Christmas Child’s shoebox appeal Dec 10 2009

CHARITABLE pupils of Ewloe’s Penarlag Primary School have been collecting presents to give to children less fortunate than themselves as part of an annual appeal.Read

Pupils at Ysgol y Waun, Gwernaffield, Flintshire, have been given sacks of toys to take home as part of the Foundation Phase framework Dec 10 2009

LUCKY pupils in the nursery class at Ysgol Y Waun, Gwernaffield, have been given toys and games to take home.Read

Boss at Wrexham firm Eagle Education and Training Ltd wins Accountancy Age Award Dec 10 2009

A WREXHAM businesswoman has added to her success after winning an accounting accolade.Read

St Richard Gwyn High School team wins police quiz Dec 10 2009

A QUIZ team from St Richard Gwyn High School in Flint will represent Flintshire in a regional police competition.Read

Ysgol Gwenffrwd students come first in athletics competition Dec 10 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol Gwenffrwd in Holywell enjoyed sporting success at an Urdd Athletics competition.Read

Deeside College's women’s football team are Welsh Colleges five-a-side national champions Dec 10 2009

A WOMEN’S football team has every reason to celebrate after being named national champions.Read

Beauty salon Glow opens new branch in Mold, Flintshire Dec 10 2009

NEW Mold beauty salon, Glow is celebrating a successful opening week.Read

Floristry students at Deeside College set challenge by Northop Nurseries Dec 10 2009

FLORISTRY students from Deeside College stepped up to a challenge from Northop Nurseries.Read

Deeside College hosts Rotary Club’s Young Chef of the Year competition Dec 10 2009

DEESIDE College hosted the Deeside heat of the Rotary Club’s Young Chef of the Year competition.Read

Llanfynydd children enjoy Christmas Tree Festival Dec 10 2009

VISITORS to St Michael’s Church in Llanfynydd will be in for a festive treat this week as the church unveils its Christmas Tree Festival.Read

Connah’s Quay school plans ‘good news’ for Deeside Dec 10 2009

PLANS for a brand new school in Connah’s Quay are one step closer to fruition.Read

North Wales Police appeal for witnesses after armed robbery in Sychdyn, near Mold Dec 10 2009

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Gelli Aur, Llandelio event to offer advice to beef and dairy farmers in Flintshire Dec 10 2009

A SPECIALIST agricultural event could help to grow the profits of both beef and dairy farmers in Flintshire.Read

Deeside College students set up Food Co-op Club Dec 10 2009

STUDENTS on the Skills for Independent Living (SIL) course at Deeside College have been doing their bit to ensure staff help the environment by cutting down on their food miles.Read

Campaigners gather in Mold, Flintshire to protest against Welsh Assembly badger cull Dec 10 2009

ANGRY protesters, upset at the large scale badger cull planned for North Wales, gathered in Mold to make their feelings known.Read

Donation for Flint Lifeboat Station Dec 10 2009

FLINT Lifeboat Station has received an early Christmas present.Read

Funding boost for Hawarden, Wepre and Broughton post offices Dec 10 2009

FOUR Flintshire post offices are to receive a share of £4.5m in approved grants announced by the Welsh Assembly Government.Read

Ysgol Maes Hyfryd pupils given tour of Flint Town Hall Dec 10 2009

PUPILS of Flint special school Ysgol Maes Hyfryd were given a guided tour of the town hall by the mayor.Read

North Wales Police issue warning after distraction burglaries in Flint Dec 10 2009

POLICE are urging residents to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries in Flint.Read

Caerwys woman scoops top award at Wales Care Awards in Cardiff Dec 10 2009

A WOMAN who has played a key role in helping to improve standards throughout the care sector in Wales has had her work recognised with a national award.Read

People in South Cheshire are being encouraged to help Cancer Research UK Dec 10 2009

PEOPLE in Flintshire are being urged to take time out from Christmas shopping to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s life saving work.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Bryn Deva, Connah’s Quay, take part in Christingle Service at St Marks Church, Deeside Dec 10 2009

HUNDREDS of excited schoolchildren took part in a Christingle service at St Mark’s Church, Connah’s Quay.Read

Flintshire cancer patient awarded for courage at Local Heroes awards in Liverpool Dec 10 2009

A CANCER sufferer from Gronant has been given a Child of Courage award as a tribute to his bravery.Read

30 Flintshire teachers have been presented with Leadership Awards Dec 10 2009

MORE than 30 teachers from across Flintshire received Leadership Awards in a presentation ceremony at County Hall.Read

Connah’s Quay pub celebrates Operation Christmas Child success Dec 10 2009

THE Halfway House pub in Connah’s Quay has toasted the success of its Operation Christmas Child campaign.Read

Llanfynydd-based Clwyd Special Riding Centre raises £8,000 at Christmas event Dec 10 2009

MORE than 600 visitors turned out in support of Clwyd Special Riding Centre’s Christmas fair.Read

Flintshire County Youth Brass Band formed Dec 10 2009

THE musical youth of Flintshire will soon be blowing their own trumpets thanks to the creation of a county youth brass band.Read

Saltney and Saltney Ferry hold successful inaugural Christmas celebration of lights parade Dec 10 2009

THE communities of Saltney and Saltney Ferry got into the seasonal spirit with its inaugural Christmas Parade event.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies welcome Welsh Assembly Government over improvements to baby care Dec 10 2009

DELYN AM Sandy Mewies has welcomed a plan to improve the care of sick and premature babies.Read

ASDA Queensferry urges customers to donate unwanted gifts in Homestart appeal Dec 10 2009

A QUEENSFERRY superstore is calling on customers to help make a child’s Christmas a great one this year by donating unwrapped gifts in-store.Read

NHS advice on offer for Flintshire residents Dec 10 2009

NHS advisers are preparing for a busy month, and are warning patients to make sure they are prepared.Read

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